For those majoring in international studies, there are a number of lucrative career paths after college.
Want to learn more about potential career opportunities for your major? “What You Can Do with a Major In…?,” brought to you by the VMI Office of Career Services, provides an overview of a variety of occupation options. Enroll today in FOCUS 2 using the access code “keydet” to sign-up and start to explore your options after VMI.
Here are some examples of occupations that may interest you:
| OCCUPATION | US NATIONAL MEAN SALARY |
|---|---|
| Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Agent | $81,490.00 |
| Congressional Aide | $66,170.00 |
| Foreign Service Officer | $96,970.00 |
| Foreign Student Advisor | $57,620.00 |
| Government Service Executives | $194,350.00 |
| Intelligence Specialist (Government) | $81,490.00 |
| Reporter | $49,770.00 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $70,870.00 |
| Technological Espionage Intelligence Agent | $81,490.00 |
* Salary data provided by Focus2 and US Department of Labor (2022)
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